Aspects of Independent Romania's Economic History with Particular Reference to Transition for EU Accession

This book provides a history of Romania's economic development from the nineteenth to the early twenty-first century. From the first steps towards large scale industrialisation taken prior to the First World War, through the accelerated pace set by the communist regime after 1945 and the uncertainty following its subsequent collapse in 1989, the book addresses a wide range of pertinent issues that have shaped Romania's economic development.By highlighting Romania's position as one of...
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This book provides a history of Romania's economic development from the nineteenth to the early twenty-first century. From the first steps towards large scale industrialisation taken prior to the First World War, through the accelerated pace set by the communist regime after 1945 and the uncertainty following its subsequent collapse in 1989, the book addresses a wide range of pertinent issues that have shaped Romania's economic development.By highlighting Romania's position as one of more backward accession states and considering in what ways its experience during transition differs from the more developed states of the region, this study offers a valuable insight into both the history of Romania, and its future prospects. Furthermore it provides a valuable case study that can be compared and contracted with other countries who are likewise still grappling with the legacy of a centralised economy, and in the process of adopting a more market orientated approach in order to gain EU membership. As such this study will be of interest not only to historians and economists, but anyone with an interest in the expansion of the European Union.